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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

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THE BULLS EYE

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On Target
END ON THE RIGHT FOOT Wow, we are almost a month into the school year! Time really flies by, and the end of the six-week grading period is right at our heels. Make sure you keep those grades up by doing all of your homework and not winging any tests. An above-average grade will really help you in the rest of the first semester. Get rid of some stress by starting out the school year strong! Six-week grading period ends on Friday, September 30. STRIKE A POSE Did you forget to take your picture? Well then make sure you remember to go and take the makeup one, otherwise your face wont show up in the yearbook! Makeup pictures will be held in the gym so beat the lines by coming early while looking your freshest! That way, you can still crush your friends in basketball during P.E. without having to worry about how you look. Dress your best and remember to smile! Undergrad makeup pictures are on Tuesday, October 4. PREPARATION IS KEY You have already gone through it once, so you know what to expect. Although the CAHSEE is going to be review material, make sure you know it well! Get enough sleep at night so you do not doze off during the test and make sure you have enough nutrition in your body! Remember that in order to graduate, you will need to have passed this exam so dont take it lightly. Good luck juniors and seniors! CAHSEE makeup tests are on Tuesday, October 4, and Wednesday, October 5. THE LATE BIRD GETS THE WORM Feeling exhausted with too many late night homework days? Dont worry, another late start is just around the corner! Mark this event on your calendars so you dont show up to school an hour early with nothing to do. Catch up on some sleep or, if you dont really need it, wake up and enjoy a relaxed morning. Cook some pancakes and eggs instead of eating your regular cereal, watch some television, or even take a morning jog, then come to school feeling refreshed! Late Start is on Tuesday, October 11. LUXURIOUS LUNCHTIME Tired of the same old lunch every day? Well heres your chance to spice it up a bit! The All Club Food Fair is coming up and clubs will be selling everything from boba milk tea to popcorn chicken! Just make sure that you hurry there, since all of these popular food items will sell out fast! All Club Food Fair is on Wednesday, October 12. GET YOUR SMART PANTS ON Are you aiming to get into the top ten percent of the nation and grab the National Merit Scholarship? Well then, its your time to shine! The PSAT is almost here! Make sure you review all those math problems and grammar rules and give your brain enough rest to get you through the test! This will be good practice for the actual SAT and might even boost your score. Dont let this catch you off guard! Work hard and good luck! The actual PSAT is on Saturday, October 15.

Two New Teachers Join Diamond Bar High School Faculty

Fresh new faces...Addison Whitesel and Tim Woolston (from left to right) smile for the camera. START: Woolston has previously taught English and World History at West Covina High School and Whitesel graduated from Cal Poly in June 2010 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor At the beginning of the 20112012 school year, Diamond Bar High School hired two new teachers: Addison Whitesel and Tim Woolston. Woolston has previously taught English and World History at West Covina High School. In his second year of teaching, he will be instructing tenth-grade and twelfth-grade English on campus. DBHS has some of the most motivated students and supportive parents of any high school Ive ever been to, shared Woolston. Besides teaching, Woolston is also involved with on-campus organizations. These include Pathways Leadership, Game Club, Origami Club, and swim. I, personally, love Pathways. [Pathways students] treat each other well, feel comfortable in class, and work very hard, said Woolston. As a teacher, Woolstons goal is to be the best teacher I can possible be, always be willing to lend a hand or get involved, and make whatever subject I teach fun and interesting. He added, I plan to work with the other teachers on campus to learn new ways of teaching a subject and also asking the students themselves what works and doesnt work. In his free time, Woolston enjoys to go on road trips and hikes. In addition, he plans to backpack through Southeast Asia next summer. I hope to contribute new ideas and energy to both the students and staff. Hopefully I can make a positive impact, commented Woolston. Whitesel graduated from Cal Poly in June 2010 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology. He began filling his studentteaching credit first at Brea Junior High and then switched to Yorba Linda High School a semester later. This is his first year teaching Kinesiology and

Xing Yen Quek helping coach boys basketball and girls softball. P.E. is a class where [the students] get to be outside and blow off some energy for the day, said Whitsel. Whitesel also works at Reflection Clothing Company, which designs and screen prints tee-shirts. In addition, Whitesel was recently married on Saturday, September 17. One of the reasons why I wanted to become a P.E. teacher is because I really enjoy working with students. I have the ability to connect with them and communicate with them in a manner which is interesting and I feel that the students greatly enjoy my teaching style, explained Whitesel.

Diamond Bar High School Celebrates 30th Annual Back to School Night
WELCOME: During the night, parents visited classrooms of their respective children. Teachers had ten minutes to give an overview of the course curriculum and expectations. Prisca Kim Asst. News Editor Diamond Bar High School held its 2011-2012 Back to School Night on Thursday, September 15, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [The goal was] to welcome, inform, and entertain our parents and community, as well as celebrate our 30th year with a great evening, stated Instructional Dean David Hong. Parents and community members were notified of and invited to Back to School Night through both mail and e-mail. During the night, parents visited classrooms of their respective children. Teachers had ten minutes to give an overview of the course curriculum and expectations. I look[ed] forward to seeing all the parents who are so involved in their kids lives show support for their academic achievements and successes, expressed Ty Watkins. Both the Pathways Communications Academy and the English Language Development programs held meetings for the parents during the night. In preparation for the event,

Friendly Reminders
Please do not stop or park your cars on Evergreen Springs Drive from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school days. Police are handing out tickets to those who do not abide by the traffic laws. To pick up or drop off your student, drive futher down Evergreen Springs. The Sheriffs Department has indicated that they have begun issuing tickets to jaywalkers on Brea Canyon Road.

Back to Brose...Jeff Brose gives parents and students an overview of the calculus course and his classroom guidelines. Xing Yen Quek all of the administrators worked together to plan a schedule. DBHS parent organizations such as Brahma Boosters and South Asian Parents Association set up booths in the quad. Parents were able to go in the LINC to learn how to view their student grades online. Also throughout the night, the Food Services Department held tours of the kitchen facilities and sold barbeque in the lunch area. Tables were also set up around campus to sell refreshments and offer free coffee to parents. The United Student Body also participated in the event by helping direct parents to classrooms and passing out maps and programs. In addition, USB members helped decorate the campus and answer any questions parents had. I think it is great to put a face to a name. I am more impressed with the classes my daughter takes after I came [to Back to School Night] and learned how rigorous they really are, stated attendee Diana Kim.